Plains of Abraham immerse visitors in history: Canada 150

WATCH: The Plains of Abraham in Quebec City are inviting people to discover some of the province’s history, admire artefacts and learn a few hidden secrets. As Global's Raquel Fletcher reports, it’s all part of Canada’s 150 celebrations.

According to Nicole-Labrie, most tourists come to learn more about the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, but they say there’s much more history than just the British Conquest.

At the Martello Tower, visitors use iPads to experience an augmented reality from the war of 1812.

“At that time, the British controlled the city of Quebec. The menace, the threat came from the Americans,” said Nicole-Labrie. “On three levels, you will discover how soldiers of the Royal Artillery Regiment lived there.”

The museum has also installed new exhibits for Canada 150. It hopes the themes of Canada 150 like identity, as well as British, French and First Nations history, will create an added interest in the park. Guides want to give tourists insight into the human element of the plains.

“Of course, there were huge events that had huge impacts on kingdoms all around the world, but at the heart of that there were people,” said Nicole-Labrie. “We are very pleased if people get out of here with a good understanding of what people who were a central part of these battles truly experienced.”